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Assistant Professor of Legal Studies - 107500
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University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL (In Person)
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Assistant Professor of Legal Studies - 107500 University of West Florida Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice And Legal Studies The University of West Florida Department ofCriminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies invites applications for the position # 107500 of Assistant Professor ofLegal Studies, a nine-month, tenure-track position at their main campus in Pensacola, Florida. Qualifications for
Expertise in at least one other foundational area of the law, such as Contracts, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Criminal Law, Torts, orConstitutional Law, is also required. The successful candidate should possess a future research agenda and/or the established ability toconduct and publish scholarly research. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of achievement in teaching and communityengagement. Familiarity with Canvas is preferred. Experience with student mentoring or law school recruitment is preferred. Moot Court orLaw Review membership in law school is a plus. This position requires a commitment to collegiality, scholarship and publication,professional development, targeted student mentorship, and community engagement. The successful candidate will primarily teach face-to-facepre-law courses with occasional online offerings. Courses taught will mirror those usually seen in the first or second years of law school.
Typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 between the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer teaching assignments may be available depending onthe curricular needs of the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly mentor and guide students on the law schoolapplication and/or paralegal certification process. For more information about the department, please see the Department's website.
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The successful candidate must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution, be a member in good standingof a state bar, and have experience as a practicing attorney. Expertise or an ability to teach Legal Research and Writing is required.Expertise in at least one other foundational area of the law, such as Contracts, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Criminal Law, Torts, orConstitutional Law, is also required. The successful candidate should possess a future research agenda and/or the established ability toconduct and publish scholarly research. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of achievement in teaching and communityengagement. Familiarity with Canvas is preferred. Experience with student mentoring or law school recruitment is preferred. Moot Court orLaw Review membership in law school is a plus. This position requires a commitment to collegiality, scholarship and publication,professional development, targeted student mentorship, and community engagement. The successful candidate will primarily teach face-to-facepre-law courses with occasional online offerings. Courses taught will mirror those usually seen in the first or second years of law school.
Typical teaching load for faculty is 3/3 between the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer teaching assignments may be available depending onthe curricular needs of the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly mentor and guide students on the law schoolapplication and/or paralegal certification process. For more information about the department, please see the Department's website.